Staff Power Electronics Engineer Job Listing at Nextracker in Oxnard, CA (Job ID NX-516)

Description

Job Description:

Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Position Overview: Nextracker is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Power Electronics Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Staff Power Electronics Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, development, and optimization of power electronics systems for NEXTracker's innovative energy products. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions while collaborating with a world-class team of engineers and researchers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of multiple power converters to production, spanning from a few hundred watts to several hundred kW, collaborating within a team environment.
• Design and develop digital and analog circuits for power electronics systems, encompassing gate drivers, sensors, switched-mode power supplies, processors, and safety critical functions from inception to completion.
• Develop AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC power conversion solutions tailored to NEXTracker's specific requirements.
• Design and optimize magnetic components, such as inductors and transformers, as well as EMI filters.
• Work closely with mechanical engineers to integrate power electronics systems into vehicle architectures and optimize thermal management solutions.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers to develop and implement control algorithms and system-level diagnostics.
• Address challenges at scale to achieve industry-leading reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Apply expertise in DFM and WCA, to ensure robust and cost-effective designs.

Qualifications:

• Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
• 10+ years industry experience with 7+ years of experience in power electronics design and development for mass production, preferably in energy sectors.
• Experience in leading in technology teams.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering high-performance power electronics systems from concept to mass production.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor devices, magnetic components, and control theory.
• Strong background in capture and PCB layout tools, particularly Altium Designer, to design and develop electrical systems for sustainable energy solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex electrical systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and functions.
• Passion for sustainable energy solutions, with a desire to drive positive change through innovation.

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.